Texas Legislative Update: Special Session and House Educational Opportunity and Enrichment Select Committee
The Second Special Session Ended with No Meaningful Change to School Budgets The Texas House and Senate have reached an agreement on property taxes, ending the second special legislative session this year. If signed by the Governor and approved by voters, the deal allocates $12.6 billion to reduce school property taxes and $18 billion overall […]
2023 Parent Poll: Insights #2
Parents find STAAR ratings and A-F accountability highly valuable Assessment and accountability is a hotly debated issue in Texas. This year, the Texas Legislature has heard extensive testimony from school districts and advocacy organizations regarding STAAR assessments and the Texas A-F Accountability System. A missing piece in these conversations is often parent voices. This second […]
State of Teacher Workforce in the Houston-area
Over the last decade, Houston-area schools have seen significant shifts in the teaching landscape. Good Reason Houston has analyzed the data and below are three top insights to help inform those in the education field. Insight #1: Decline in average teacher experience Most Houston-area ISDs saw decreases in average teacher tenure since 2012, showing teachers […]
